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EMERGENCY SERVICES PRIASED FOR SWIFT ATTEMPTS TO SAVE CITY STAB VICTIM
Date Published: 04-Jun-2009
Emergency services are being praised for their swift attempts to save city stab victim Kieran Cunningham, who died in hospital
20 year-old Kieran Cunningham, one of three children from Slievefinn, Claregalway, died in hospital shortly after 3am yesterday from a number of stab wounds inflicted during an attack on Williamsgate Street.
A post mortem examination on the body revealed he died from multiple stab wounds, and Garda have now launched a full murder investigation, with a team of 40 detectives working on the case.
They’re looking for the publics help in identifying a man and a woman and have released a CCTV image of the couple.
Speaking to Keith Finnegan, friend and neighbour Joseph Fahy says emergency services gave Kieran the best chance he could have had.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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